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Dinare S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Poelong, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (12 circuit)

In Poelong, Phuthaditjhaba, Dinare S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.2%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dinare S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dinare S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Poelong, Phuthaditjhaba. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

442
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dinare S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 57 matric candidates from Dinare S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023595796.6%
2024656092.3%
2025575291.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dinare S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191263.2%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences191263.2%
Life Sciences544277.8%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics111090.9%
Geography5454100.0%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Dinare S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dinare S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 442; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 91.2%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinare S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinare S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 442; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Zooming into Phuthaditjhaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dinare S/S Secondary School.

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinare S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinare S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 442; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,375 learners against Dinare S/S Secondary School's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinare S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tseki Village, Poelong, Poelong, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Postal
Po Box 21689, Poelong, 9870
EMIS number
445101232

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinare S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Dinare S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Dinare S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dinare S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Dinare S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.2% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Dinare S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Dinare S/S Secondary School?
Dinare S/S Secondary School reported 442 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Dinare S/S Secondary School?
No. Dinare S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dinare S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Dinare S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. That's down from 96.6% in 2023.
Is Dinare S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Dinare S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinare S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Tseki Village, Poelong, Poelong, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870.
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